African Wildlife

Migration and Movements in the South: Who Really Moves (and Why)

Posted by Denis on Wed September 30, 2026 in African Wildlife, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Kruger National Park.

Discover how animals and birds move through southern Kruger with the seasons, from large dry-season herds to summer migrants, and what it means for your safari from Needles Lodge.

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Ten Facts About Red-billed and Yellowbilled Hornbills: The Bushveld's Clowns

Posted by Denis on Tue September 15, 2026 in African Wildlife, Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, and Birdwatching.

Discover 10 fascinating facts about Red-billed and Yellow-billed Hornbills, including their nesting, diet, calls and where to see them in Marloth Park and Kruger.

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Serrated Hinged and Helmeted Terrapins: Riverbank Helmets

Posted by Denis on Tue August 4, 2026 in African Wildlife, Kruger National Park, and Reptiles.

Learn how to identify Serrated Hinged and Helmeted Terrapins in Kruger, where to see them, what they eat, and how the two species differ.

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Ten Facts About the Woodland Kingfisher: The Trill of Summer

Posted by Denis on Tue July 28, 2026 in African Wildlife, Needles Lodge, Fauna and Flora of Kruger National Park, Birdwatching, and Marloth Park.

Learn about the Woodland Kingfisher in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park.
Discover its call, migration, diet, nesting habits and where to see it.

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Ten Fascinating Facts About the Spotted Hyena

Posted by Denis on Tue June 23, 2026 in African Wildlife, Kruger National Park, Safari, and Gamedrive.

Discover 10 fascinating facts about the spotted hyena in Kruger National Park. Learn why hyenas are skilled hunters, highly intelligent, female-led, and one of Africa's most misunderstood predators.

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